Awards ( often shortened to NTAs ) is a British television awards ceremony , broadcast by the ITV network . The National Television Awards are the most prominent ceremony , and are often branded as ‘ television ’ s biggest night of the year ’.

The first ceremony was held in August 1995 and was hosted by Eamonn Holmes at Wembley Conference Centre . From 1996 onwards , it was traditionally held annually in October at the Royal Albert Hall and hosted by Sir Trevor McDonald .

The most prestigious award of the ceremony is the National Television Award for Special Recognition . Many millions of votes are cast each year via post , telephone and online . The results are revealed live on ITV from The O2 London in a spectacular celebration of the nation ’ s most loved stars and shows .

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